Visitation
Visitation will be on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Memorial Chapel and one hour prior to the services at the church.

Service
Funeral service for Erna Zeiszler, 90 of Billings, MT formerly of Sidney, MT is 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney with Pastor Rolf Preus officiating.

Erna was born August 31, 1927 at Golden Valley, ND to parents John and Magdalena (Meissel) Kittler. She attended school in Golden Valley and later earned her GED diploma. She was baptized into the Christian faith serving her Lord and Master until her death. On October 21, 1945 she was united in marriage to Art Zeiszler in Golden Valley, ND. They lived on a farm until 1948 when they moved to Beulah, ND. In 1959 they moved to Sidney, MT to make their home. To this union, two daughters were born, Carolyn and Janet. In 1961, Erna started working at the Community Memorial Hospital where she enjoyed taking care of her patients that needed assistance; she also worked in central supply and surgery for altogether 28 years retiring in 1989 due to ill health. Erna was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir, was active in the Women’s Missionary League quilting. She also enjoyed serving on altar duty. Erna served as treasurer and later president of the Women’s Missionary League. But most of all she loved to read, study, and meditate in her bible. She dearly loved her Lord and Savior. Erna volunteered at the hospital gift shop for many years. She loved music, played the piano and accordion. Art and Erna loved to entertain and sing at the Sidney Extended Care with Helen Sturgis, her dearest friend. She was dearly loved by her husband, children, son-in-law, and her grandchildren. Erna died on Saturday evening, December 30, 2017, at the Billings Health and Rehabilitation Center in Billings, MT. Erna is survived by: her daughters, Carolyn (Dick) Dye, Billings, MT and Janet Lorenz, Billings, MT; her grandchildren, Darren (Charlie) Dye, Barbara Ferns, David (Kathrea) Lorenz, and Yvonne (Daniel) Thornberg; her 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. Erna was preceded in death by: her husband, Art Zeiszler; her parents; two sisters; three brothers; and one great-great grandchild.

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So sorry to hear that Erna has passed away..... I have fond memories of working with her at Sidney Health Center many years ago. My sincere condolences......

Dave BetzJan 1, 2018

My deepest sympathies over the loss of Erna. No person can ever prepare themselves for the feelings of loss that can come when our loved ones leave us. Please know that these feelings are temporary and will soon be replaced with wonderful and happy memories. The comfort from the scriptures can help during this difficult time. John 5:28,29 "for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life." Knowing that we can see our loved ones again in a future paradise free from the effects of ill health and suffering certainly warms our heart. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Dave

Wanda Mitchell(Virginia Beach, Virginia)Jan 5, 2018

I used to work for Dr. Cooper and had many interesting conversations with Erna when she came into the office. She Is one of the patients I often wondered about after I quit working at the office. I am sorry for your loss.

Mark Brodhead(Sidney, MT)Jan 5, 2018

To the family of Art and Erna. I have lots of memories of your parents while growing up and attending Trinity Lutheran Church here in Sidney. I am so sorry for your loss. You could always count on them both being ready to serve and helping out. I bet Jesus met her at the gate welcoming her like a dear old friend that she was!! God Bless Her....

Duane & Marilyn (Saeman) Kessler(Baldwin, North Dakota)Jan 6, 2018

Sorry to hear of Erna's passing, our prayers are with you all, thinking of you all at this sad time, our deepest sympathy.

Dr Ben-Youssef(Tunis, Tunisia)Jan 6, 2018

Sincere condolences from the Ben-Youssef from across the ocean .Erna was a GOOD person